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1998 BMW

Z3 Roadster

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L

BMW Z3 Roadster: best and worst years
1998 BMW Z3 Roadster (photo 1 of 2)
1998 photoRoranMCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE35%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • SEATS10%
  • SUSPENSION10%
  • TIRES10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 20 total.

BMW Z3 Roadster: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.